Massimo Maccarone

Massimo Maccarone claims Milan need better than Stefano Pioli and ‘doesn’t think Serie A will ever reach the levels’ of the Premier League. Pioli won nine of his 22 Serie…

Massimo Maccarone is back in Italy after a spell in Australia with Brisbane Roar, signing for Lega Pro side Carrarese. The striker turns 39 in September, but is still going…

Australian club Brisbane Roar have announced the signing of former Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone on a one-year contract. A statement on Brisbane’s official website adds Maccarone joins as “a marquee…

Massimo Maccarone said goodbye to Empoli following their relegation, but with a bitter note. “I went from hero to traitor, but some directors can’t handle the pressure.” The striker turns…

Empoli fans berated Coach Giovanni Martusciello and the players after their shock relegation, accusing some of throwing the match. The Tuscans threw away a nine-point advantage over Crotone in the…

Empoli captain Massimo Maccarone apologises “to all our fans” after the Tuscan side were relegated last night. A win at Palermo, who were already down, would have ensured a fourth…

Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone believes Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma “can absolutely become the best”. The Tuscan side won 2-1 at San Siro on Sunday, but the Rossoneri goalkeeper pulled off…

Veteran Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone is the latest player who is said to be subject to interest from the Chinese Super League. The 37-year-old has previously spoken of his desire…

Massimo Maccarone “took responsibility” by converting Empoli’s winning penalty against Palermo and made club history too. Big Mac came off the bench and immediately earned, then converted the spot-kick. It…

Massimo Maccarone came off the bench and immediately grabbed the winner as Empoli saw off Palermo in a relegation tussle. The veteran striker earned a penalty and then converted it…

Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone believes that the 'referee changed the game' in his side's 4-0 defeat to neighbours Fiorentina. The Captain then apologised to fans after the team had 'started…

After another exciting weekend of Serie A football Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 12. Federico Marchetti [Lazio] Handled everything that was thrown at him and kept Lazio…

Empoli Coach Giovanni Martusciello says the 4-0 win over Pescara was a just reward for his toiling attacking players. Prior to the thrashing of the Delfini on Sunday, the Azzurri…

Manuel Pucciarelli and Massimo Maccarone lead the line for Empoli, as they look to get their season underway against Crotone. Both sides are winless in their first two Serie A…

Empoli's Massimo Maccarone, Milan's Gabriel Paletta and Palermo's Slobodan Rajkovic are this season's first players to be suspended. The Lega officially released the sentence of the sporting judge, following an…

Massimo Maccarone has officially extended his contract with Empoli until June 2017. The striker will turn 37 in September and his deal had been due to expire this summer. Big…

After an exciting weekend where all the top teams won, except leaders Inter, Dave Taylor picks his best XI from Week 17. Albano Bizzarri [Chievo] The veteran Argentinian almost saved…

Massimo Maccarone explains his beer-drinking celebration and Empoli “deserve everything we’re achieving right now.” The veteran hitman scored twice during a 3-2 victory away to Bologna this evening, a club…

Bologna fought back twice, but Empoli earned a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Dall’Ara with Massimo Maccarone’s brace. Click here for the full match report. Bologna fought back twice, but…

Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone believes Riccardo Saponara 'can still give more' while looking forward: 'I'll play till I'm 40'. The Azzurri are enjoying a strong campaign and may even think…